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Chicoasén, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Chicoasén is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 3,343. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

3,343 Population 23/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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People

Population3,343
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population3,343
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates16.9678°, -93.1056°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chicoasén

Chicoasén is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 3,343. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Chicoasén vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chicoasén

Chicoasén has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1045 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.3° 1.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 32° 7.7
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 19.1° / 33.8° 3.6
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 21° / 35.7° 5.8
May 29°C / 84°F 22.4° / 35.5° 98.2
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.5° 222.1
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.4° 170.5
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.3° 236.3
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 21.3° / 31.5° 201.1
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.3° 87.5
Nov 24°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.5° 9.3
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 17.2° / 29.1° 2.0
Chicoasén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area144.9 sq mi (375.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates16.9678°N, 93.1056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

725 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 41 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 130 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 134 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 145 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 127 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 133 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 117 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 142 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 76 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 52 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 110 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 105 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 90 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 95 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 106 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 129 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 120 km
2010 Karl Category 3 293 km
2005 Stan Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 13 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 46 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 10.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in

Chicoasén has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Chicoasén

37 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
UNICACH Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM MP3
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 128 kbps
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, baladas en español AAC 128 kbps
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo 101.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo 810 am, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 100.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 101.7 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo 630 am, 91.5 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa 80s, balearic MP3
90.5 Estéreo Mar adult contemporary, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 860 am, am AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún cancún, hits AAC 130 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3

Museums in Chicoasén

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Botánico
Museo Chiapas de Ciencia y Tecnologia (MUCH)
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo De La Marimba
Museo de Palentología
Museo de Paleontología
Museo del Café Chiapas
Museo Juan Sabines
Museo Regional de Chiapas

Libraries in Chicoasén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central UNACH0.0
Centro Cultural Jaime Sabines0.0

Farmers Markets in Chicoasén

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de los Ancianos
Mercado de los Ancianos
Mercado Público Municipal "San Juan"
Mercado Público Municipal Juan Sabines
Mercado Público Municipal Rafael Pascacio Gamboa

Breweries in Chicoasén

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecentro
Cervecentro

Stadiums & Teams in Chicoasén

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chicoasén

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Giralda AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
Valle Bonito AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chicoasén

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón (CRIT) Chiapas

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicoasén

What is the population of Chicoasén?

Chicoasén has a population of 3,343 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 144.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chicoasén?

Chicoasén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Chicoasén?

The job market in Chicoasén is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

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